John 11:21-22 New International Version “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” For Meditation His phone rang just as he was getting ready to go on a trip.  “Sir, your appointment is here and … Continue reading “I Know…Really? (1)

Esther 1:10-11 New International Version On the seventh day, when King Xerxes was in high spirits from wine, he commanded the seven eunuchs who served him… to bring before him Queen Vashti, wearing her royal crown, in order to display her beauty to the people and nobles, for she was lovely to look at. For Meditation I do not … Continue reading Can We Talk?

Philippians 3:14 New Living Translation I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. For Meditation I love the way God writes scripts for the life of His children. Talk about tension. No writer comes close. That makes the Bible … Continue reading A Winning Attitude 2

Philippians 3:14 New Living Translation I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. For Meditation If any story best illustrates this scripture, it is the life of Joseph. It is an old story that preachers have retold a countless … Continue reading A Winning Attitude 1

Isaiah 41:10 New International Version So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. For Meditation There are so many things we have left undone after taking a critical look at its enormity and our … Continue reading Your Helper Is Your Lord

Numbers 11:5-6 New International Version We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic.But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!” For Meditation Many Christians have become so much like the Israelites in the wilderness—always moaning about something they find … Continue reading So Much Like Them

1 Kings 19:4 New International Version Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am … Continue reading You Have No Idea!

Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For Meditation The grace of God is the unmerited favor of God to sinful humanity. No one can claim any right to it. … Continue reading Celebrating Grace